import duties

  1. FG Considers Import Duty Halt on Essential Items Amidst Economic Strain

    Nigeria FG Considers Import Duty Halt on Essential Items Amidst Economic Strain

    FG is considering a six-month suspension of import duties on staple food items and drugs to tackle inflation, awaiting President Tinubu's approval. However, this proposal contradicts Tinubu's previous stance on food imports amid Nigeria's food crisis and soaring inflation rates, with rice prices...
  2. Businesses Brace for Impact as Nigerian Customs Raises Import Duty Exchange Rate to N1,441/$

    Nigeria Businesses Brace for Impact as Nigerian Customs Raises Import Duty Exchange Rate to N1,441/$

    Nigerian Customs recently upped the import duty exchange rate to N1,441/$1, marking a significant hike from the previous rate. This shift has sent shockwaves through businesses, prompting concerns about increased costs and potential economic repercussions. The Nigerian Customs Service has...
  3. Nigeria Customs Service Adjusts FX Rate for Import Duties to N1,147/$, Reflecting 7.3% Decrease

    Nigeria Nigeria Customs Service Adjusts FX Rate for Import Duties to N1,147/$, Reflecting 7.3% Decrease

    Amidst efforts to stabilize the Nigerian economy, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made a significant adjustment in the foreign exchange (FX) rate for duties, setting it at N1,147.02 per dollar. This marks a notable decrease of 7.3 percent compared to the previous rate of N1,238.1/$...
  4. Nigerians Credit Peter Obi for Customs Import Duty Policy Shift

    Nigeria Nigerians Credit Peter Obi for Customs Import Duty Policy Shift

    In a significant move effective from February 26, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to base import duty calculations on the foreign exchange (FX) closing rate on the day importers submit 'Form M' for clearing goods. This decision aims to...
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